Call for Award Nominations
The College is pleased to announce awards to recognize outstanding faculty service, teaching excellence, and exemplary advising. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to bring formal recognition to the excellence in your department.
Brief descriptions of the available awards and instructions on how to apply can be found below. Nominations are due Monday, March 23.
Questions? Contact: collegeawards@ku.edu
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Major Decisions Fair
The College Major Decisions Fair is an upcoming event on Friday, April 3. Prospective and current students will have the opportunity to meet with departments and explore academic programs.
Register your department using the link below by March 27.
Questions? Contact: collegeinfo@ku.edu
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Nominate a KU Core 34 or Capstone Course for the Christopher Haufler KU Core Innovation Award
The University Core Curriculum Committee (UCCC) is seeking nominations for the Christopher Haufler KU Core Innovation Award, an annual recognition honoring academic departments that exemplify innovative teaching and learning within KU Core 34 or capstone courses. A $3,000 award, funded by the Office of the Provost, is granted to the recipient’s academic department to support initiatives in teaching, learning, and assessment.
To nominate a course, individuals should submit:
1) a 1–2-page description outlining inventive strategies that enhance student achievement of KU Core 34 or capstone learning outcomes and demonstrating how assessment data informs the continuous improvement of the course and/or student learning.
2) a course syllabus and relevant assignments that showcase the achievement of student learning outcomes.
Please email nominations to kucore@ku.edu by April 17. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Questions? Contact: kucore@ku.edu.
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No April Meeting
There is no April Chairs & Directors meeting. We encourage all Chairs & Director to attend the State of the College on April 1.
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Promotion and Tenure Process - External Letters
Information about obtaining external evaluation letters for the AY 2026–27 promotion and tenure application cycle is available below. Please see the note on that webpage dated February 6, 2026.
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The Big Event
The Big Event is the single largest day of service at the University of Kansas. KU students, staff, and faculty go out around the Lawrence community to provide assistance to community sites including homes, businesses and parks. We encourage all departments to participate.
This semester The Big Event will take place on April 18 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. You can register using the link below and email us at tbe@ku.edu to create a group for your department.
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2026 Course Design Institute
If you would like to be part of a collegial, hands-on program for instructors who want to develop engaging and effective courses, CDI is for you.
By the end of CDI, you will have a plan for designing or refining a course you will teach next academic year, as well as a way to document results of your teaching project. CDI is one of CTE’s highest-rated programs.
See the CDI call for applications below for details and eligibility.
Deadline: March 30
Questions? Contact: Judy Eddy.
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Student Success Academy
Do you want to deepen your understanding of today’s first- and second-year students, connect with colleagues who teach foundational courses, and learn strategies that help all students thrive? Register for the Student Success Academy, a new program designed specifically for faculty and instructors who teach 100- and 200-level courses.
Deadline: March 30
Questions? Contact: Millinda Fowles.
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State of the College
David B. Pittaway Executive Dean Jennifer A. Roberts invites all faculty and staff to attend the annual State of the College on Wednesday, April 1 at 4 p.m. at the Jayhawk Welcome Center, Berkley Room with reception to follow.
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Faculty Luncheons - Spring 2026
This semester's second faculty luncheon is Friday, April 10 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Watson 3 West.
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Spring Break Reduced Hours in the College Dean's Office
During the week of Spring Break, the Dean's Office will have shortened office hours. The office will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
At other times, you can email clasdean@ku.edu or leave a message at 785-864-3661. Responses will be answered the next business day.
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Contact Executive Dean Roberts |
Want to email Dean Roberts or request her appearance at your event?
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College Dean's Office
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Strong Hall, Room 200
clasdean@ku.edu
785-864-3661
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